Oct 29 2011
Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style – Stripes
Welcome to our regular Saturday feature of Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style. Today we are focusing on Stripes.
I LOVE stripes — in ribbon, in paper, in home decor — just about everywhere! So needless to say, I had fun with the projects I am sharing today. I used striped ribbon to turn regular everyday items into lovely little gifts to have on hand. Any of these would be perfect little gifts for girlfriends, group exchanges, teachers, hostess gifts, or any number of other occasions. Let’s start with a fall themed gift:
This is a jar candle by Paula Deen from Wal-Mart. I found the lid appealing, enticing me to buy it. It only took a couple minutes to fancy this up and change an everyday jar candle into something a bit more special.
I first ran 1/2″ Scor Tape all around the side of the lid. That made it very easy to just run my 5/8″ Organic Cotton around the lid. I left about a 1″ tail and angle cut it. Then I just made my tag — here’s the supplies:
Prima Leaves – October (check out September Leaves as well)
JustRite Charmed cling stamp set and JustRite Charm Dies made by Spellbinders (used on all 3 projects shown)
Burlap String (Ivory)
All the tag components were glued together, then the unit was glued onto the jar lid. Everything is attached to the jar lid so it comes off easily before lighting the candle, creating no fire hazard.
A quick word about the Organic Cotton Stripe — I love it — it brings back memories of huck toweling and how our first home ec teacher had us make a towel first, and then an apron. I have no clue where that towel is, but I do still have the apron, well worn and torn, but full of memories. I loved home ec class. It’s a shame girls aren’t required to take that anymore.
If you’d like to see a card I made a while back with the Organic Cotton Stripe, you can click here.
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I love to buy pretty paper napkins. It’s one of many fettish’s I have! They are SO easy to fancy up for gift giving. I just let the pretty napkins show, choose a coordinating ribbon, and make a quick tag. These came from Bed, Bath and Beyond.
The 3/8″ Grosgrain Stripes in Pink/Ivory were a perfect match to these napkins! And SU Blush Blossom cardstock was the perfect color for paper — I LOVE when things match so well. Again, the tag was made with JustRite supplies linked above.
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I’ll sneek in a picture here of another napkin gift I made a few years ago.
These pretty fall napkins are wrapped in 1.5″ Grosgrain Stripes in Brown/Ivory and 1/8″ Burlap Cording. The stamp used for the tag is a retired set by JustRite, no longer available.
These wide striped grosgrain ribbons will always hold a special place in my heart. These are the ribbons I fell in love with several years back when I first dabbled in selling ribbon. I had to have every color, so I purchased them in bulk and just checked to see if any of you wanted some. Well, you did — and the rest is history! Thank you for that!
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This is the BEST smelling sachet! It came 3 in a bundle, but I broke them apart and am turning the purchase into 3 separate gifts.
I just made a little tent topper for my sachet bag. I used a scrap of old DP in the same colors. I made the topper 2″ deep as the ribbon I used is 2″ wide and I wanted it to cover the topper.
Once the topper is cut, staple it onto the sachet bag so it’s securely on. Then run Scor Tape along the back side of the topper. Cut a 1 yd piece of 2″ Wide Stripes and attach it at the back of the topper . It’ll stay with the Scor Tape. Now just wrap the ribbon around to the front and tie a pretty bow, trimming your tails when done.
The heart tag is again made with Charmed and the Charm Dies. Cardstock is SU Elegant Eggplant.
There are also a number of other sets made to fit the Charm Dies. You can see them here. I am really enjoying the darling little, quick and easy tags you can make with these stamps and dies.
I use VeraFine Onyx Black Ink for crisp, clear sentiments.
I’ve just used a 3D Foam Square to attach my tag to these last 2 projects.
And a quick word about the 2″ Wide Stripes – this is a very lovely, luxurious type ribbon, very popular with brides for their wedding invitations/decor, etc. It is smooth and silky to the touch – very rich looking. Adds an elegant touch to projects.
The sachet was Vanilla Lavender and my work space has never smelled better!!! I picked this up at Bed, Bath and Beyond, but I’m quite certain I also saw this in Wal-Mart — don’t hold me to it, but I do think so. Here’s the online link to the sachet – FreshScents.com
And luck was on my side with this — these Sachet Bags are a PERFECT fit for the A6 Clear Boxes. Even with the big, fluffy bow it fits into the box just pefectly. Now that’s clearly the way to package these up — nice and easy, see-through and pretty.
All items used on these projects are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, as linked above.
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This assortment of striped goodness is today’s offering of Blog Candy.
Ribbons included are 1.5″ Grosgrain Stripes, 3/4″ Striped Twill, 5/8″ Organic Cotton Stripes, Baker’s Twine
This is a Mystery Blog Candy, meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, November 1 and will be posted here on my blog on Wednesday, so please check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner! Good luck!
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And these designers are hopping with us today — check out their amazing creations:
Sharon Johnson – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store (you are here)
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Thank you SO much for joining us today!
Have a wonderful weekend and we’ll see you real soon.
Day 11 of The 12 Days of a Clean and Simple Christmas resumes on Monday.
82 responses so far
I’ve always loved your gift wrapping…these goodies are so appealing with the bow/ribbon/tags…adorable!
Love the tags and ribbon Great inspiration for the gift giving season ahead
I love these simple gift ideas….I think your use of ribbon is amazing! Simple but beautiful.
Thank you for inspiring me on this Saturday morning.
Gorgeous bows to go along with simply fantastic gift/packaging.
What a great selection of gift ideas! Just some ribbon really makes them all look so special and elegant! I always get such fabulous inspiration here. Thanks.
Cute, cute, cute!
Ooo Pretty gifts. Amazing how a bit of ribbon transforms a plain candle into a Wow gift!
Rally cute idea. Thanks for sharing your wonderful creativity.
What an awesome idea you have shared with us!! Now I want to go out shopping so I can wrap my presents up using my new pretty ribbons
Gorgeous projects! I love all the stripes too! Fabulous!
I just love the assortment of different ideas you have created. You are very inspiring and I love your work. What a georgeous selection of ribbon & twine! Thank you for offering these great goodies!!
It looks as though you are well on your way to holiday giving. What simple but beautiful ways to have that random gift on hand. I love being prepared and both the napkin and sachet ideas will definitely become part of my gift giving. You always do such beautiful work.
I’ve always loved stripes, so these ribbons really appeal. Great ideas for small gifts and how to package them, too. I’m off to see the other designer’s projects!
Your projects are so pretty today! I love the striped ribbon too! Thanks Sharon!
Great gift ideas and I love stripes too!
Love your gifting ideas…the ribbons really dress up a simple gift. I already have recipients in mind for the guest napkins! Thank you for sharing.
simple yet so very beautiful gift ideas!! i just love the wide ribbons… so yummy!!
Great to be reminded that it’s the small things in life that matters – no need to spend huge amounts of money. Simply love all these presentations.
LOVE all the great ideas!! Beautifully done! I have a thing about napkins too – there are so many pretty ones to choose from and now you just made them prettier! Thanks for sharing
Gorgeous ribbons!
Thanks for sharing another day of inspiration . Love all the ideas and so beautiful
Marilyn
I love striped ribbon. They always seem to finish off any project. Love all your projects and cards. Love the sachet with the large stripes. You truly are inspiring. Thanks for sharing with us always.
Great gift ideas! I love your use of ribbons to embellish napkins. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creative talent.
Hugs,
Piroska
Love all the awesome ideas for using this beautiful ribbon! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win some!
Love these projects, Sharon!
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Hugs,
Piroska
These larger ribbons are gorgeous! I love stripes and the assorment of colors is amazing. Love all of your samples!
So pretty!! I also love stripes and thanks for sharing your lovey projects!!
Great little gift ideas & beautiful ribbons!
What wonderfu gift ideas! Your ribbon and bows are always so perfect!!
Gorgeous projects! Thanks so much for sharing!! and offering such an amazing give away.
These make such beautiful presentations. I LOVE the look of the wide striped ribbons, but I’ve been afraid to use them since I mail all my cards. I guess I need to get over that!! LOL
Beautiful projects. Those ribbons are just yummy…
Great ideas to fancy up some simple inexpensive gifts. Thanks for the ideas and for offering the ribbon prize. I love ribbon!
Very cool! I love the striped ribbons but I never know how to use them! Getting some great ideas here! Thanks!
DeniseB
What neat gift ideas-the napkin idea is new to me. Great decorating!
Oh be still my heart!!!! Love those magnificent grossgrain ribbons, your napkin gifts are so pretty!!!!!!
Love your tags, the ribbon and the matching bakers twine! Love all your great odeas for using all these products, esp. the napkin idea! Love your blog!
Your projects are sweet and thoughtful…love them!
Lovely ideas for simple but thoughtful gift giving. It’s all in the presentation!
Oh, what wonderful gift ideas! I LOVE the sachets and have used them for a L-O-N-G time. My favorites are Lavender and Laundry Line. When they get a little old I empty the contents into my vacuum cleaner bag, talk about heavenly, the scent is unbelievably great. You have done an exceptional job with the gifts and I will make some of these for giving. I am also a stripe LOVER…I think they are classy and add to your projects so perfectly. TFS and have a wonderful weekend.
Stunning projects! What amazing ribbon!
The organic cotton stripe ribbon looks wonderful. Great idea to give pretty napkins! I have my own collection but never thought to give them as gifts. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win an amazing ribbon assortment.
Love the napkin gifts. What a great excuse to buy pretty napkins. Thanks for the idea.
Beautiful gift ideas, Sharon! Wonderful designs!
Love the gift ideas
Terrific gift ideas. Such an array of ribbons. Just lovely. Outstanding work.
Peace, Becky Johnson
I love these ideas. Thank you.
Great ideas for little gifts, I love the striped ribbon too and would love to be the lucky winner.
Every one of these items is quite lovely and classy.. TFS
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
As usual – lovely projects. Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win!
So many fabulous gifts. I love how you add such simple tags but make them look so good!
Really beautiful projects, thank you so much for sharing them.
Love your projects. The striped ribbon is so pretty!!! Thanks for giving us a chance for some awesome blog candy!!
I loooooove stripes. Great ribbons on your cards. Love the one with the wide purple ribbon up top. thanks for the chance to win
I love these simple yet thoughtful gift ideas. The dressing them up with your ribbon make all the difference in the presentation!
Love all of the ideas for this fun type of ribbon!!!! TFS!
Love all of your gifts! Very pretty.
Tina
You have many simple and creative ideas! Just proving that it’s the thought that counts – yes, I was thinking of you today! Beautiful ideas.
Love all the projects and wow, what a great prize! Thank you for the chance to win.
I always love receiving a gift wrapped with pretty ribbon. Your striped ribbons are gorgeous and make a perfect wrap. Thanks for the inspiration you share.
Great gift ideas for family and friends. Thanks for the inspiration!
Fab gifts!!
Love your cards and projects. Thanks for the chance to win all that striped ribbon – one of my fetishes!
Fabulous ideas here, thank you! And what gorgeous ribbons!
What great use of lovely ribbon. Love the purple sachet! To top it off a chance at blog candy of all that awesome ribbon, a girls dream come true.
Trick~or~Treat
Love these gift ideas! Simple but beautiful! The ribbons are to die for! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Ribbon dresses up everything.
GORGEOUS!
emily
O Sharon…Can you make up a packet of ribbons and matching twine for sale for those of us who are not the fortunate winner of the prize? I love the beautiful packaging for “simple” gifts. Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful ribbons and twine…love it! Thanks for the chance to win and see these beautiful projects.
I love what you have done with these beautiful ribbons and tags! you have taken ordinary gifts to a whole new level.
Love your ideas! So pretty.
Hi Sharon! What great ideas and oh so pretty too! I love how you have fancied up a small gift to give with your gorgeous ribbon and twine making it extra special. You show us that it doesn’t take much to remember special friends and family at the holidays. Thank you for your inspiration!
Sharon, What lovely gift ideas! With your beautiful ribbons, you really don’t need anything other than a tag–so simple, so lovely, and what a pleasure it would be to receive from someone. I, too, love beautiful paper napkins and tablecloths–I returned from my first trip to Europe with a small suitcase filled with some from several countries nearly 30 years ago. I’m so glad that the US has embraced them as well.
=) Gail
These gorgeous bows make these CAS cards so gorgeous and elegant! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love the tags and bows on your gifts!! I love my gifts to “feel” a little more personal and this is perfect!!
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful! You never cease to amaze me with your gorgeous creations.
I love how you made the candle, napkins and sachets look so special by dressing them up with perfectly matching ribbon and tags. Wonderful.
What a delightful assortment of embellishments!! The ribbon and twine combinations are fabulous!!
Your added tags just top off the gifted items sooooo beautifully!
Joyful blessings…..~Sandie
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